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en-USIn the picture: Elite Paloumé says no to pellet losshttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/picture-elite-paloum%C3%A9-says-no-pellet-loss
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<h3 class="heading"><span>In the picture: Elite Paloumé says no to pellet loss</span></h3> </div>
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:42:55 +0000SePeeters31151 at https://www.portofantwerp.comNew breakbulk conference in Antwerphttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/new-breakbulk-conference-antwerp
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Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:41:29 +0000SePeeters31150 at https://www.portofantwerp.comThanks to all Port Top Performers!https://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/thanks-all-port-top-performers
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<h3 class="heading"><span>Thanks to all Port Top Performers!</span></h3> </div>
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:39:03 +0000SePeeters31149 at https://www.portofantwerp.comINEOS chooses Antwerphttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/ineos-chooses-antwerp
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Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:38:05 +0000SePeeters31148 at https://www.portofantwerp.comUpdate of the annual figures - 2018 is record year for Port of Antwerp https://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/2018-record-year-port-antwerp
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<h1 class="heading"><span>Update of the annual figures - 2018 is record year for Port of Antwerp </span></h1><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-meta" class="meta group-meta field-group-div"><div class="spec date"><div class="label-above caption">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="detail"><span class="day">24</span> <span class="month">Jan</span> <span class="year">2019</span></div></div></div> </div>
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<div class="textblock intro"><p>With a 6th year record, growth in all cargotypes and a recent wave of investments, 2018 will be a 'grand cru' year for the Port of Antwerp. The confirmation of the port's attractiveness and the consolidation of its position as a global player and the largest integrated European chemical cluster are essential to the continuity of its role as the largest economic engine of Belgium. Below you will find the final annual figures for 2018.</p></div><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-actcontent" class="actContent group-actcontent field-group-div"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden textblock"><p><strong>Unseen growth in all segments</strong></p>
<p>With a growth of 5.2% compared to 2017, the earlier forecasts for a 6th consecutive year record are confirmed. The total transhipment in 2018 was 235.2 million tonnes, a new record, with unprecedented growth in all cargotypes.</p>
<p><strong>Container chart continues to grow</strong></p>
<p>The strong growth in container traffic continued to 130.9 million tonnes (+6.4%) or 11.1 million TEU (+6.2%). All trades recorded growth, both in supply and export, with the only exception of supplies from the Middle East and Latin America, which showed a slight decrease.</p>
<p><strong>Breakbulk</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>total breakbulk</strong> transhipment shows a slightly positive figure with a growth of 1%. The <strong>RoRo</strong> cargo grew by 5.4% to 5.3 million tonnes. The number of shipped passenger cars increased by 4.7% to just under 1.3 million.</p>
<p>Whereas <strong>conventional breakbulk</strong> recorded a loss of 2.7% after 9 months compared to the same period in 2017, this was limited on an annual basis to a loss of 1.1% for a transhipment of 10.16 million tonnes. The reason for this is a strong performance in both the supply and removal of iron and steel, which grew by 3.5% and 3.4% respectively.</p>
<p><strong>Bulk goods</strong></p>
<p><strong>Liquid bulk</strong> shows strong growth figures with an increase from 3.6% to 75.8 million tonnes. The supply increases by 4.2%. The discharge grows by 2.2% which is a considerable catch-up movement compared to an increase of 0.5% after 9 months. Crude oil transhipment decreased by 5.3%, while the transhipment of petroleum derivatives (54.6 million tonnes and +3.1%) and chemicals (15.2 million tonnes and +9.1%) pushed up liquid bulk.</p>
<p><strong>Dry bulk</strong> transhipment grew by 7.2% to 13 million tonnes. This is mainly due to the increased transhipment of fertilisers (+12.2%), sand and gravel (+17.7%) and the more than doubling of coal transhipment. The latter is partly due to a shift to Antwerp of maritime coal traffic destined for Germany due to the extremely low water conditions on the Rhine in the summer and autumn of 2018.</p>
<p><strong>Seagoing ships</strong></p>
<p>In 2018, 14,595 seagoing vessels (+2.6%) called at Antwerp. The gross tonnage of these ships increased by 3% to 418,838,751 GT.</p>
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Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000NVbosch30949 at https://www.portofantwerp.comINEOS announces mega-investment in port of Antwerp https://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/ineos-announces-mega-investment-port-antwerp
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<h1 class="heading"><span>INEOS announces mega-investment in port of Antwerp </span></h1><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-meta--2" class="meta group-meta field-group-div"><div class="spec date"><div class="label-above caption">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="detail"><span class="day">15</span> <span class="month">Jan</span> <span class="year">2019</span></div></div></div> </div>
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<div class="textblock intro"><p>INEOS, one of the largest chemical concerns in the world, has chosen the port of Antwerp as the location for a mega-investment of 3 billion euros representing 400 new jobs. The capital outlay is the largest in the European chemical industry in the past two decades. With the securing of this large-scale investment project Flanders confirms its position as a leading chemical region, while the port of Antwerp further reinforces its role as the largest chemical cluster in Europe.</p></div><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-actcontent--2" class="actContent group-actcontent field-group-div"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden textblock"><p><strong>Largest investment in the European chemical industry in 20 years</strong></p>
<p>Earlier this year INEOS announced that it planned a large-scale investment for further expansion of its chemical production facilities. Various European locations were considered, but ultimately the British chemical group opted for Antwerp.</p>
<p>INEOS plans to build a brand-new <strong>propane dehydrogenisation (PDH</strong>) plant and an <strong>ethane cracker</strong> unit in Antwerp. These will respectively convert propane into propylene and ethylene as the raw materials for chemical products that find their way into many industries including car manufacturing, building construction, clothing, cosmetics and personal grooming products, pharmaceuticals, electronics and packaging materials.</p>
<p>The plants will be built on the existing INEOS site in Lillo in the port area and on neighbouring grounds. For this purpose INEOS will take over unused parts of concessions held by neighbouring companies, thus ensuring maximum integration with the existing chemical industry. In this way the new plants will be connected by pipeline to various INEOS ethylene and propylene derivative units elsewhere in Europe.</p>
<p>It normally takes four or five years to complete a project of this magnitude, and the new production plants are expected to be operational by 2024. Once the plants are up and running they will provide 400 full-time jobs directly and five times that number indirectly. Some 3,000 people will be employed during the construction phase.</p>
<p><strong>INEOS CEO and chairman Jim Ratcliffe explained:</strong> <em>"Our investment in a world-class ethane cracker and PDH plant is the largest of its kind in Europe in more than a generation. As such it is a major development for the European petrochemical industry. We believe that this investment can reverse the decline in the European chemical industry in recent years."</em></p>
<p><strong>Hans Casier, CEO of INEOS Phenol and chairman of essenscia</strong> (chemical and life sciences industry federation): <em>"The fact that Antwerp has been chosen as the location for this investment is a big new boost to the international competitive position of the existing chemical cluster. This is a great success not only for the chemical industry in the port, but also for the economy of Flanders, Belgium and indeed the whole of Europe."</em></p>
<p><strong>Chemicals increasingly play key role in Flemish industry</strong></p>
<p>Frank Beckx, managing director of essenscia Flanders: "After Borealis similarly opted for Antwerp a few months ago, this decision by INEOS puts the chemical sector in Flanders even more firmly on the world map. In particular the construction of a hyper-modern cracking plant based on the very latest technology is of great strategic importance, as not since the 1990s has such an installation been built in western Europe. A cracker produces the essential simple molecules that form the basis of the entire chemical industry. And by creating at least 400 new jobs the project will be a significant boost to employment in this sector. This is undoubtedly the most important economic news in a long time. Such an investment – which in turn will probably attract others of its kind – further strengthens the position of the chemical industry as the key sector of the Flemish economy. This is a massive vote of confidence, inspiring us to maintain our collaboration with government in building up a strong competitive position internationally for this world-leading chemical cluster."</p>
<p><strong>Attraction of the port of Antwerp</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of Antwerp Port Authority:</strong> <em>"It is naturally very good news that INEOS has selected our port for this major new investment. It once more demonstrates that we as the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe are very attractive to international investors. Furthermore, propylene and ethylene are the starting points for many other processes, so production of these basic components will further strengthen our raw materials position in the chemical industry and indeed many other industries in our country. This mega-investment brings the total amount of new capital expenditure that we have attracted to Antwerp over the past year to more than 5 billion euros. This will undoubtedly help to secure the presence of industry here in Antwerp, and will make an essential contribution towards creating a sustainable future for our port and for the Belgian economy."</em></p>
<p><strong>Bart De Wever, Mayor of the City of Antwerp:</strong><em> "Today, we have the opportunity to announce the largest investment in the European chemical industry in 20 years. I have to admit that I am overcome by pride and humility. These are the moments you live and work for. Antwerp is thriving. A statement I will repeat again and again because we really have to stop doom-and-gloom scenarios once and for all. We can have every confidence in the future. The economic climate is healthy. Antwerp is open for business. This is an investment for an entire generation. It also demonstrates that even in times of Brexit uncertainty, investors still maintain belief in the process of economic growth, internationalisation and sustainable technology. There remains trust in progress."</em></p>
<p><strong>Welcome Team for Chemical Sector scores successes</strong></p>
<p>The "Welcome Team for the Chemical Sector" was set up earlier this year by Flanders Investment &amp; Trade (FIT) and essenscia Flanders (chemical industry association). This initiative brings together a team of experts offering intensive support to foreign chemical companies, helping them with investment projects and highlighting the advantages for the chemical industry in Flanders in terms of innovation, tax policy and investment support, among others. With some 300 investment projects since 2010 the chemicals and life sciences sector represents around half of all foreign investment in Flanders.</p>
<p><strong>Minister-President Geert Bourgeois:</strong> <em>"This is particularly good news, an exceptional event: the largest investment in Flanders in the past 20 years. The project is also a good illustration of long-term collaboration between various ministries and government departments, the industry associations, the port etc., all with a shared objective and coordinated by my agency, Flanders Investment &amp; Trade."</em></p>
<p><strong>Claire Tillekaerts, managing director of Flanders Investment &amp; Trade (FIT):</strong> <em>"An investment of 3 billion euros in the port of Antwerp by INEOS is particularly good news not just for the Flemish economy, it also underlines the efficient collaboration between government, the business world, centres of knowledge and Antwerp Port Authority that enables our region to attract such large investments. The Welcome Team for the Chemical Sector – which is coordinated by FIT – offers the necessary expertise for finding the ideal location, selecting the right local partners, etc. To give this investment a kick-start in Flanders various government departments were intensively involved. All those who participated in this project reacted very promptly and professionally to queries from INEOS, providing in-depth responses. The package of tailor-made services that was specially put together managed to brilliantly convince the British chemical company and landed the investment despite intense competition."</em></p>
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Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:29:08 +0000NVbosch31056 at https://www.portofantwerp.comPort of Antwerp starts new year with new logohttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/port-antwerp-starts-new-year-new-logo
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<h1 class="heading"><span>Port of Antwerp starts new year with new logo</span></h1><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-meta--3" class="meta group-meta field-group-div"><div class="spec date"><div class="label-above caption">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="detail"><span class="day">08</span> <span class="month">Jan</span> <span class="year">2019</span></div></div></div> </div>
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<div class="textblock intro"><p>A new year, a new mission and vision for a port with grand ambitions call for a powerful brand with a dynamic appearance. Today the Antwerp Port Authority unveiled the new Port of Antwerp branding. The new branding is an extension of the previous with a more current look and with an emphasis on connectivity, accessibility and more attention for the human character of a port.</p></div><div id="node-news-and-press-full-group-actcontent--3" class="actContent group-actcontent field-group-div"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden textblock"><div class="image">
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<p><strong>New baseline : ‘In tune with the world’</strong></p>
<p>A home port as a lever to a sustainable future, is how the Port of Antwerp wants to position itself in the world. Thereby the emphasis is on connecting clients, colleagues, stakeholders and the environment. That promise now takes shape in a new logo and a new baseline : ‘in tune with the world’. </p>
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<p><strong>Jacques Vandermeiren</strong>, <em>«In tune with world. In this quickly evolving and unpredictable world It’s more important than ever to combine forces and to cooperate. It is our mission as Port of Antwerp to bring together people and communities to face future challenges. Only then can we be successful to realise for instance mobility solutions, or innovative projects relating to energy transition and digitalisation. The new branding embodies this new direction and is a symbol for the port of the future.»</em></p>
<p>The Port of Antwerp wants to be a safe and sustainable home port, in a quickly changing world, that sets up valuable synergies with its’ partners. The port wants to be a pioneer with its eye on innovation and digitalisation. The new business plan 2018-2020 will be the compass for that, with five very specific strategic priorities: sustainable growth, mobility, transition, safety &amp; security and operational excellence.</p>
<p><strong>Dynamic and accessible logo</strong></p>
<p><em>The time was there to freshen up the old branding. Internationally the logo and the brand are a fixed value, a quality brand. Also locally it is very well known and a familiar brand. That’s why we chose for an evolution, rather than a radical change in style and therefore built further on our rich tradition. The round shapes of the logo then again symbolize cooperation, the accessibility and the dynamics of the port. Besides that the vivid red radiates power and vitality. The port is a beacon of trust in a sea full of changes. With a renewed, powerful positioning and look, we put the Port of Antwerp on the world map.”</em> thus <strong>Nathalie Van Impe</strong> – Chief Communication &amp; Marketing Officer. </p>
<p>All communication channels -and bearers online as well as on tugboats and flags will also be refreshed.</p>
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Tue, 08 Jan 2019 17:37:18 +0000NVbosch31026 at https://www.portofantwerp.comMatthias is in tune with societyhttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/mathias-tune-society
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<h3 class="heading"><span>Matthias is in tune with society</span></h3> </div>
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:37:51 +0000AMintiens31023 at https://www.portofantwerp.comWesley is in tune with the customershttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/wesley-tune-customers
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<h3 class="heading"><span>Wesley is in tune with the customers</span></h3> </div>
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:33:17 +0000AMintiens31022 at https://www.portofantwerp.comNew course, new logo, in tune with the worldhttps://www.portofantwerp.com/en/news/new-course-new-logo-tune-world
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<h3 class="heading"><span>New course, new logo, in tune with the world</span></h3> </div>
Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:31:15 +0000AMintiens31021 at https://www.portofantwerp.com